Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purling
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Trump not only addressed the rumors swirling about his death and health in the speech to his top allies, but also the controversial changes to the historic rose garden.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025 -
Thaksin’s hospital case Speculation is now swirling in Thailand that Thaksin may not return.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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With its idyllic front lawn, gurgling fountain, and two-story deck, Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast Inn is a sight to behold.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
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Video reviewed and verified by ABC News shows the moment the tower collapses, rippling the canvas of an encampment's tents.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Its iconic skyline frames towering landmarks like Willis Tower (once the tallest building in the world) and the rippling Aqua Tower.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Once butter is melted and bubbling, add 3 soaked bread slices to pan and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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The version of Hamlet that’s been bubbling inside Ahmed since his senior school days receives its world premiere Saturday at the Telluride Film Festival.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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Wake up with the distinct call of the Asian koel and walk the silica shores as hermit crabs scuttle by and baby blacktip reef sharks play in the lapping waves.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Lynx have firmly established themselves as the team to beat in the WNBA this season, and are lapping the rest of the field in terms of the standings, largely thanks to the MVP-level play of Napheesa Collier.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Sporting was awarded the spot kick after a video review revealed Shapi Suleymanov had been fouled while dribbling in on goal.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Dowman gave Arsenal a different dimension with his dribbling ability which led to the award of a penalty kick from which Gyokeres scored his second of the game.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Within is a hidden world of trickling springs and deep, dark pools.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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Every summer, Saturday Night Live departures start trickling in.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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If a separate closet or dresser outside the bathroom is unavailable to you, then Trosclair advises being diligent in cycling through your linens and washing them regularly to fight any mildewing, molding, or weathering from the moisture.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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As my colleague Yasmin Tayag has written, corporations have been MAHA-washing their products to highlight those free of artificial dyes, high-fructose corn syrup, and seed oils.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Purling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purling. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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